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GameCube Internal Bluetooth Kit ‘v3’ In Stock

Greg from LaserBear has just just started selling a new version of his internal bluetooth kit for the Nintendo GameCube.  This allows for up to 4 bluetooth controllers to be connected, but also retains functionality for wired GC controllers as well.  This kit requires minimal installation, but offers features plug & play BT adapters can’t, […]

Bob

Weekly Roundup #472

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]

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HD-64: Commodore 64 HDMI Mod

Veronica Explains just posted a video showcasing the new “HD-64” HDMI mod, for the Commodore 64 made by Side Projects Labs.  This is a #nocutmod that’s a “hybrid emulation” installation, which retains all original functionality (including Composite and S-Video output).  Two different stores are currently selling kits for about $130 and a full installation PDF […]

Bob

BigInstinct – Killer Instinct Emulator

Developer Rich Whitehouse has been releasing beta versions of his Killer Instinct arcade emulator to Patreon subscribers and it’s performing really well.  It’s got a lot of the same features as Rich’s amazing BigPeMu Atari Jaguar emulator, including running the game at higher resolutions, savestates, VR 3D support and even netplay!  As with BigPeMu, Rich will be […]

Bob

PSBBN: PS2 FreeMcBoot Alternative

Tito from Macho Nacho Productions recently released a video showcasing software for the PlayStation 2 that replaces the boot OS with one modeled off the Japanese-only PlayStation Broadband Navigator (PSBBN) menu.  This has a really nice looking menu for launching games from your hard drive and is even compatible with POPStarter, however installation requires Linux […]

Bob

Easy PS1 Digital Audio Mod

TheRetroChannel is now selling a digital audio mod, that’s compatible with basically all PlayStation 1’s with a parallel port.  This is a true digital-to-digital mod, giving you pure 44.1KHz/16bit digital audio with zero analog noise.  While this mod still requires soldering two wires internally, it’s still much easier than other methods and since the breakout box […]

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Why is Metroid so Laggy? Part 1 – Loading Rooms and Running out of Time – Behind the Code

I’ve wanted to do a video on the lag of Metroid since I first started Behind the Code, and that day (or period of about three months) has finally arrived. If you’ve played NES Metroid, you know there are many instances of unexplainable lag. No enemies on the screen, and it stutters. Why? We get […]

Bob

ZX Spectrum Next – Version 3

The team behind the FPGA-based ZX Spectrum Next has just successfully funded a follow-up Kickstarter.  This third production run includes a more powerful FPGA, as well as new cores for the Sinclair QL and Commodore 64.  Complete units start at about $400 and there’s options to upgrade the original two ZX Spectrum Next’s, board-only options […]

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Weekly Roundup #471

The Roundup is available as a video and on all audio-only podcast services, such as iTunes, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon Music and direct-download:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/retrorgb If you enjoy these videos, please consider supporting this channel via monthly support services, tips, or even just by using our affiliate links to purchase things you were already going to buy […]